ASIA CEO AWARDS 2017 WINNERS AND FINALISTS

Lifetime Contributor (Public Sector)

Awardee:

Cesar Purisima (former Secretary, Department of Finance)

The Board of Judges of Asia CEO Awards 2016 has chosen Secretary Albert Del Rosario as this year’s Lifetime Contributor-Public Sector awardeeCesar Purisima’s substantial contributions to the nation as Finance Secretary during its historic era of breakthrough in economic and fiscal achievements was judged to be more than worthy. Philippines progressed from "sick man of Asia" to become the fastest growing tiger economy of the region. The country’s financial ratios improved in all respects while investments in social services were skillfully increased five-fold. Philippines attained its first-ever investment grade credit rating and become a business destination by global decision makers.

The Board of Judges acknowledge Cesar Purisima’s insistence that his achievements were the result of a public/private team effort led by former President Aquino, who will also go down as one of the nation’s greatest leaders. Nevertheless, the accomplishments of Cesar Purisima as Secretary of Finance are considered key to the nation’s development and will have lasting impact for generations.

 

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Lifetime Contributor (NGO Sector)

Awardee:

Tony Meloto (Founder, Gawad Kalinga)

Tony Meloto has built Gawad Kalinga into arguably the largest poverty alleviation and nation building movement in Philippines. GK is present in almost every province and spread across 2,000 organized communities. The mandate of GK is to end poverty for families who have lived in slums and squalor from one generation after another. Their stated mission is to impact 5 million families by 2024. The innovative GK model has also been adopted in other nations like Cambodia, Indonesia and Papua New Guinea. It is also in the forefront of peace-building work in conflict areas in Mindanao and reconstruction work in post-disaster communities.

 

 

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Healthway

Wellness Company of the Year

The award is open to any Philippines-based organization that achieved important success at workplace health promotion activities or organization policy designed to support healthy behavior in the workplace and to improve health outcomes of employees.

 


 

Winner: B&G Global Services Manila, Inc.

B&M Global Services was unique in the range and depth of its health and wellness programs. It is an equal opportunity employer at par with the best in the world. Its offers regular wellness benefits that are included by most leading employers such as workspace design, exercise programs, team building events, annual physicals, immunization, blood giving, etc. But it goes the extra by offering an extensive Work Life Coaching program that offers professional help on everything from legal issues, financial literacy, marriage & family problems and career development. Its online platform called bWell allows employees to collaborate around the world on health and wellness practices. B&M also has one of the strongest non-smoking policies in Philippines.

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Young Leader of the Year

Candidates for this award can be either organizations that have done exemplary work developing young leaders or for individual young leaders who have accomplished remarkable achievements. The young leaders should be should not be older than 35 years old during the year considered and have the title ranging from manager and up.

And the Finalist are...

 


 

Winner: Inanc Blanci, CEO and Co-Founder, Lazada E-Services Philippines

Inanc Balci came to Philippines when he was 26 years old and has since built Lazada into the largest online shopping extravaganza in Philippines. They now employ 3,000 Filipinos helping customers to acquire hard-to-get products in hard-to-get locations. Lazada has helped thousands of merchants in the Philippines to sell products and start businesses. Inanc helped the company become the first to offer cash payments and to set up with own large scale logistics operation.

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I-Remit

Heart for OFW’s Company

This award is given to private and public corporations that implement specific programs that produce a positive and significant effect to Filipino overseas foreign workers and their families.

 


 

Winner: OSM Maritime Services, Inc.

OSM Maritime is one of the nation’s largest employers of Filipinos at highly skilled and highly paid positions in Philippines and throughout the world. Employee benefits are include the free training programs and seminars plus allowances and medical insurance that are above industry standards and usually extend to seafarers even while on vacation and to their families.

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Regus

Entrepreneur of the Year

The award is open to for-profit organizations that achieved significant business growth and expansion across the ASEAN region. This award category is open to organizations which have demonstrated a commitment to introducing and boosting ASEAN economic capabilities and competitiveness within the region.

 


 

Winner: William Tiu Lim, President and CEO - Mega Global Corporation

William Tiu Lim began his business from scratch 40 years ago. Today, it exports its products to 36 countries around the world and is the largest Sardines Brand in Philippines. He has a fleet of 65 large commercial scale fishing vessels plus support ships and is one of the largest fleets in the country. He has chosen to operate in Zamboanga for many years and is one of the region’s leading employers.

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LBC Business Solutions

SME Company of the Year

The awards is open to any Profit-Making Company that achieved important success. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are defined as non-subsidiary, independent firms employing between 10 and 500 employees.

 


 

Winner: Gandang Kalikasan, Inc.

Gandang Kalikasan set up as a social enterprise with 5 employees a few years ago. Today, it is becoming a global force in personal care products employing more than 400 and winning awards and distribution deals around the world. While most merchandisers in Philippines hire staff on 5-month contract terms, GKI chooses to regularize all employee with full benefits. All GKI products are sustainably sourced from farmers in Philippines.

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SPi Global

Technology Company of the Year

The award is open to corporate organizations, academe and startup companies that focuses on Information and Communications Technology, Bio Technology & Material Science, Sciences and Math & Engineering.

 


 

Winner: Freelancer.com

Freelancer.com is the world's largest freelancing marketplace and Filipinos are one of its most important and best rated service providers. People across Philippines and world earn global incomes at even remote locations and gain valuable experience to advance their careers. The company is making a critical impact for Filipinos who would not otherwise have the chance.

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ICM

CSR Company of the Year

The award is open to corporate and non-corporate organizations that achieved important success in providing a social commitment to the Filipino people by promoting environment protection & awareness, livelihood programs and youth development projects which can contribute to the society.

 


 

Winner: Telus International Philippines, Inc.

The CSR Company of the Year was one of the most difficult to choose since judges received more than 40 nominations from high quality organizations. Telus stood out not only by its financial commitment to CSR but also by the strong participation of employees from all levels to the causes it supports.

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Sitel

Service Excellence Company of the Year

The award is open to any Philippines-based organization that achieved important success within Philippines or outside of it. The accomplishment(s) must demonstrate Filipino (or mixed Filipino/expatriate) management talent performing at the highest standards which resulted to the company’s customer satisfaction.

 


 

Winner: TaskUs

TaskUs began as a start-up of 2 high school friends. They became impressed by Filipinos they met online and decided to make Philippines their focus for growth. Today, the company is the back-office powerhouse behind the world’s fastest growing internet companies. Despite being possibly the fastest growing company in Philippines and employing 7,000, it has customer and employee appreciation numbers that are among the highest in the industry.

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JLL

Expatriate Executive of the Year

The award is open to any non-Filipino who achieved measurable success while overseeing a business enterprise within Philippines. The accomplishment must have made a strong contribution to the development of the country’s economic capabilities.

And the Finalist are...

 


 

Winner: Mark Lwin, CEO and General Manager - AIG Philippines Insurance and President - AIG Shared Services (Philippines)

Mark Lwin played a key role in expanding and professionalizing AIG’s Shared Services division when it was one of the first high value Knowledge Process Outsourcing providers in the country. The division become a showpiece operator for the Philippines and opened its doors to promote the nation to other high-quality locators. He currently manages both the commercial operations serving Philippines and the shared services operations serving the world. In other words, he has both a day job and a night job. This was felt particularly to be unique and exceptional by judges.

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Smart Enterprise

Global Filipino Executive of the Year

The award is open to any Filipino citizen or person of Filipino descent who achieved recognizable success in Philippines or outside of it. Award candidates can be in any discipline but more attention is given to fields such as business, government and academics.

And the Finalist are...

 


 

Winner: Arthur Tan, President and CEO - Integrated Micro-Electronics Inc.

Arthur Tan and his management team has built IMI into a global player in one of the world’s most competitive industries. It now has 15 manufacturing and professional offices across China, Philippines, Singapore, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, the US, Mexico, Japan and Germany. They rank among the top providers in the global semiconductor industry.

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White & Case

Top Employer of the Year

The award is open to any Philippines-based organization that achieved important employer success while overseeing a business enterprise either within Philippines or outside of it. The accomplishment(s) must demonstrate Filipino (or mixed Filipino/ expatriate) management talent performing at the highest standards and be recognized as internationally significant.

 


 

Winner: Teleperformance Philippines

Teleperformance is one of the nation's largest employers with 18 locations across Philippines. Despite its vast size, the company continues to improve its employee engagement is virtually all measures, from attrition, hiring growth, average tenure, internal promotion, learning and development, academic partnerships, clubs and events, and long-term service recognition.